Maytag dishwasher The dishwasher does not fill with water at all even though the detergent dispenser opens which seems to say the cycles are being activated. The inside of dishwasher door has detergent spattered on it. Any ideas?

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Hello, Theres a Floater inside the tub protecting against overflow. when it is
pushed up or stuck by debris, and does not fall
down to its inactive position, it can prevent water from filling. So be sure there is no debris and move the floater up and down until it falls down in its normal position.

Also dishwashers can lose their pump prime and will not fill with water if
there is no priming water in the bottom of the unit. To solve this problem, you must add
several quarts of water to the unit. Let it settle down in the bottom
until it stops going down. Start the washer and you will hear this
water pump out of the drain and the unit will now fill with fresh water..

Water-inlet valve The water-inlet valve lets water enter the machine. If this valve is defective, you need to completely replace it. It's usually located behind the lower access panel on the left or right side. It's the device with the main water line (usually copper) from the house, a rubber tube to the dishwasher, and two wires attached to it.

Float switch The float switch is a small electrical switch that's located right below the dishwasher "floor." Above the switch, on the inside of the dishwasher, is a plastic cylinder that floats up as water fills the dishwasher. If this switch is defective, or if the plastic float gets caught or trapped in the raised position, the water can't enter the dishwasher. If the float switch is defective, you need to replace it.

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White film
deposits are observed if water is hard or when you are using more detergent
than needed, try filling detergent cup half way. Try using white vinegar after
the wash cycle is complete, run a complete cycle. Also turn down the heat on
the hot water fed to the dishwasher. Try using water softener for better
results.
You can also add vinegar in the final rinse cycle. Make sure that your soap
dispenser drawer is opening and closing fine.

Hope this helps... Please post back if more information is required.Daniel

HiWhite film
deposits are observed if water is hard or when you are using more detergent
than needed, try filling detergent cup half way. Try using white vinegar after
the wash cycle is complete, run a complete cycle. Also turn down the heat on
the hot water fed to the dishwasher. Try using water softener for better
results.
You can also add vinegar in the final rinse cycle. Make sure that your soap
dispenser drawer is opening and closing fine.
Hope this helps... Please post back if more information is required.Daniel

HiWhite film deposits are observed if water is hard or when you are using more detergent than needed, try filling detergent cup half way. Try using white vinegar after the wash cycle is complete, run a complete cycle. Also turn down the heat on the hot water fed to the dishwasher. Try using water softener for better results.You can also add vinegar in the final rinse cycle. Make sure that your soap dispenser drawer is opening and closing fine.Hope this helps... Please post back if more information is required.Daniel

HiWhite film deposits are observed if water is hard or when you are using more detergent than needed, try filling detergent cup half way. Try using white vinegar after the wash cycle is complete, run a complete cycle. Also turn down the heat on the hot water fed to the dishwasher. Try using water softener for better results.You can also add vinegar in the final rinse cycle. Make sure that your soap dispenser drawer is opening and closing fine.Hope this helps... Please post back if more information is required.Daniel

For some reason the water valve is not opening. Check the valve
solenoid coil to see if it is burned out. If not, check for voltage on
the coil when the dishwasher is supposed to be filling. If you get
voltage, but no water, the valve is either stuck shut or somebody
turned off a water shutoff valve upstream. If you never get voltage on
the coil, check the circuitry back to the timer; or

You get water, but it isn't spraying. Check the pump, pump motor and timer.

Clean and dry your dispenser prior to filling with detergent.
Use only fresh detergent.
Do not place anything ie. cookie sheets, cutting boards in the path of the water obstructing the dispenser.
Do not allow anything to fall between the racks and stop the spray arms from turning.
Always turn the hot water on at the sink prior to starting you dishwasher they use less than 2 gallonsof water in the initial cycle and they require 120 deg f water. Unless you have hot water recirculation in your home.
If you have low water volume or low water pressure due to bad impellor or windings in circulation pump. The water volume or pressure will be insuficient to reach the dispenser.

Hi Dirty Dish gang.After having 2 appliance repairmen here, I now have the latest scoop on our dishwasher problems, $200 later!Los Angeles IS currently having hard water issues. Also, all the new cleaning gels etc. are actually a cause of our dishwasher problems. So, here is what we need to do:1.Use Cascade POWDER detergent only. Make sure is is just "plain" no "scented" or "complete" or gel, etc. (I have tried a phosphate free powder and gel and this is a cause of our problem as well!)2.Use Jet Dry in the dispenser (set it to a 2-3 opening)3.Make sure water is at least 120 degrees4.Only run dishwasher on "normal" setting. All others just run it longer, hence causing more water stains.5.Do not pre-wash dishes! You can knock of chunks with a "non" soapy brush, but don't rinse (the oils actually help to clean the dishes)6. Do not wash sponges in dishwasher.Acid Wash:The repairman just gave my washer an Acid Wash today.It says it is an acid derived from lemon, I got mine from Carters appliance in Torrance, CA for about $19.I am to run a normal cycle with the above mentioned Cascade after this "acid cycle" is finished.If you are still having problems:Monthly maintenance:Glass Magic:Buy a box of Glass Magic (near the Cascade) Use 1 Tbsb in main detergent compartment of dishwasher along with the Cascade, till washer starts working again.White Vinegar:You can run an empty dishwasher with white vinegar once a month. Fill a bowl with 2 cups vinegar and place on bottom rack. Then run as a normal cycle...this allows vinegar to disperse slowly.So far it seems to be working. Good luck.

Remove each arm and inspect the small spray holes for plugging. Use a vacuum in the center hole and poke out each plugged hole. Unless your vacuum allows wet pick-up, make sure the arm is dry first. Try using a capsule type of detergent instead of liquid. You might have to tear down the lower spray arm assembly to the deck to clean the large screen which may be plugged with water/food deposits. Use hot water, detergent and white vinegar to clean the screen. Hope this helps!